AVANS University of Applied Sciences: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3016 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #900 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #25 of 58 | In the Netherlands |
| #1 of 2 | In Breda |
| #996 of 1,020 | For Special Education |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- avans.nl
- Languages
- Dutch;English
- Acceptance rate
- 56%*
* The AVANS University of Applied Sciences is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Open admission |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
Research profile
AVANS University of Applied Sciences has published 811 scientific papers with 16,341 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Computer Science, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, and Law.
AVANS University of Applied Sciences majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 | 3 |
| 2006 | 12 | 16 |
| 2007 | 4 | 22 |
| 2008 | 13 | 38 |
| 2009 | 12 | 77 |
| 2010 | 19 | 161 |
| 2011 | 13 | 218 |
| 2012 | 23 | 308 |
| 2013 | 33 | 417 |
| 2014 | 44 | 536 |
| 2015 | 25 | 682 |
| 2016 | 48 | 791 |
| 2017 | 57 | 868 |
| 2018 | 51 | 1045 |
| 2019 | 64 | 1187 |
| 2020 | 99 | 1468 |
| 2021 | 75 | 1756 |
| 2022 | 82 | 1952 |
| 2023 | 66 | 2198 |
| 2024 | 60 | 2408 |
Tuition
| International studetns | Bachelor’s and master’s degree students, non-EEA nationality: 8,198 per annum (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | Bachelor’s and master’s degree students, EEA or Dutch nationality : 2,143 per annum (EUR) |
The AVANS University of Applied Sciences has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by AVANS University of Applied Sciences.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| HBO Bachelor | Architecture, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Health Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, International Business, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Social Work |
|---|---|
| HBO Master | Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, Photography |
Notable alumni
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Jesse Klaver
- Occupations
- politiciantrade unionistclimate activist
- Biography
-
Jesse Feras Klaver is a Dutch politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives since 2010 and Leader of GroenLinks since 2015. Prior to this, he chaired the youth union of the Christian National Trade Union Federation from 2009 to 2010.
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Olcay Gülşen
- Occupations
- fashion designerfilm directortelevision presenter
- Biography
-
Olcay Gülşen, also known as OJ Gulsen, is a Dutch fashion designer. She was the owner of fashion label "SuperTrash" from 2009 to 2018.
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Lisa van Ginneken
- Enrolled in the AVANS University of Applied Sciences
- 1991-1995 graduated with bachelor's degree in management
- Occupations
- entrepreneurpoliticianLGBTQ rights activist
- Biography
-
Lisa Mianti van Ginneken is a Dutch politician of the social liberal party Democrats 66 (D66). She worked as a software developer and later gave organizational trainings. She started serving as chair of the organization Transvisie in 2017. She became a member of parliament after the 2021 general election. Van Ginneken is the first transgender person to be elected into the Dutch House of Representatives, where she is her party's spokesperson for IT, privacy, family law, and mobility.
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Paul Smeulders
- Years
- 1987-.. (age 38)
- Enrolled in the AVANS University of Applied Sciences
- Studied in 2004-2008
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Paul Smeulders is a Dutch politician of GroenLinks.
AVANS University of Applied Sciences faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts | Design, Fine Arts, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Economics | Accountancy, Administration, Business and Commerce, Economic History, Human Resources, International Business, Law, Management, Marketing, Retailing and Wholesaling, Safety Engineering |
| Faculty : Education | Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Healthcare | Health Sciences, Medical Auxiliaries, Medical Technology, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Social Work |
| Faculty : Information and Communication Technology | Communication Studies, Computer Science, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Multimedia |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Technology | Architecture, Biology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Studies, Laboratory Techniques, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | AVANS Hogeschool |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Accreditation | Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Postbus 90116 Breda, Noord-Brabant, 4800 RA Netherlands |
|---|---|
| City population | 188,000 |